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1FTRX12WX4N••••••2004 Ford F-150
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford F-150 build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
1634on the model
313builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 6Electrical System 2Latches/locks/linkages 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionMar 2018
Took truck get new tires, mech said, needed new coil springs, springs busted. (mech stated seen many ford f150 same problem, )
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2015
The contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the cruise control failed to engage and disengage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the activation switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
EngineDec 2012
Between approximately 150000 and 160000 miles on my ford f150 there have been three incidients of spark plug blow out starting with the 3rd, the 1st, then the 2nd cylinder on the right side/passenger side of the engine
Electrical SystemOct 2011
The power window on the front passenger side just abruptly stopped working and the window fell down into the door. This appears to be a problem with this vehicle that has not been addressed by ford
Unknown Or OtherJun 2011
Two of the four window regulators have broke causing safety and security issues. The parts are expensive and defective. The last malfunction occued when I was driving down the road and the passenger window fell when the vehicle was parked. I heard a popping noise like somebody…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTRX12WX4NA78854 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.